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GJ62 ORO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,904 mi
Last recorded134,904 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 ORO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 134,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 122,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 117,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 114,988 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 114,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 112,549 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel rim damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2021 110,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 108,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front wheel slightly damaged on outer rim

Fail 25 Aug 2020 108,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

nearside front wheel slightly damaged on outer rim

Pass 13 Sep 2019 105,849 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 92,346 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 80,500 miles

Emissions too clean to detect

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front Tyres have inner and outer edges wearing away badly. Outer edges worn below limits. Rest of tread 4mm avg (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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GJ62 ORO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ62 ORO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ62 ORO?

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What year was GJ62 ORO registered?

GJ62 ORO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is GJ62 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ62 ORO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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